Marzen? Dunkel? Porter? League of Beers sommelier Rob Heyns defines lagers, ales and everything in between

The Norval Foundation, a stylish new visual art museum boasting one of SA's largest private collections, is opening on the border of a precious Steenberg wetland system

A selection of the best markets in Cape Town's southern suburbs

A performance by Thandiswa Mazwai and a speech by Ramaphosa 

An accountant, a pharmacist and a writer have taken the leap and opened their coffee shop – celebrate with a R50 curry bowl

Note that, sadly, veggie eatery Dear Me has closed its doors. But we know of something new coming here soon 

The creamiest cream cakes, the puffiest pastry and the most delicious, rustic sour-dough bread

Temporarily closed: The Grand Parade-style masala gatsby and Cape gooseberry sorbet chilli are a delightful surprise. The smoke-infused chocolate treat will transport you back to barefoot days at Tokai forest. This is some of what you’ll experience on the seven-course menu at Top of The Ritz

Temporarily closed: Sea Point’s iconic hotel, the Ritz, has been upgraded to reflect a charming, modern aesthetic

A tribute to champions

Nude Foods in Cape Town offers a plastic-free shopping experience

Sentir, a new Long Street speakeasy gives you loads of flavour with their signature tapas and exclusive imported drinks

  TAU has hidden rooms everywhere, each with its own bar, where you can sip MCC. Or grab the nook behind the DJ booth so you can enjoy the best in local and international electronic music in sophisticated style

This husband and wife team are serving up fresh salads, wraps, warm bowls and winter soups for lunch from new Sloane Square salad bar TOSSD

(TIP: BOOK IN ADVANCE) The restaurant serving a fusion of Asian and American food is now open   

The food at Nourish in Paarl is free of free from preservatives, dairy, sugar and gluten, but full of flavour. It’s also surrounded by two luxurious accommodations worth a visit.  

Crêpes are flipping delicious (pun intended), so we’re off to this new Buitenkant Street eatery to see if we’ve found a new favourite breakfast spot

Upper Bloem is now open. Check out their winter lunch special, Tuesday through Saturday 12pm to 3pm where you get 6 plates to share for R195pp

Activities to do when you are in the heart of The Mother City

SA-Asian fusion, unique sashimi and an upstairs Japanese tea garden is what you can find at the Japanese eatery on Loop 

Lovely cookery and cake (decorating) short courses to help you become the kitchen maestro you’ve always dreamed of being 

Treat yourself to some sweet treats at this family-friendly bakery

Hiring a Beetle in the Mother City: hipster cool or just plain practical?

A vehicle rental industry frontrunner offering bespoke shuttle and chauffeur services and airport transfers

Possible Level 3b water restrictions as of 1 February 2017!

Here's some tips to save water in the Mother City 

Everything you need to know about the current water crisis 

You’ll find these water-saving ideas from ordinary Capetonians – at universities and schools, in their homes and neighbourhoods – interesting

The latest tickets prices and opening hours to see our amazing natural wonder of the world

Plus this month’s to-do list: fix a hospice, save an animal shelter, roll a barrel  

The skateboard project by the Salesian Institute Cape Town teaches important life skills

And several others that will put it on if you ask

This French style restaurant is a little oasis in Sea Point

Our pick of pristine Mother City golf courses and clubs

We sized up various heating devices to determine which will keep you the most cosy for the least cash

Mother City prepares itself for the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup

Who says festivals are only reserved for summer?

A hidden door, a new secret restaurant with Latin-style aperitivo snacks and cocktails, easy food and select cuts of meat by the Argentinean chef you just might recognise – here’s why we think you’ll love Picadas, our latest discovery

Breakfast by specially trained “egg-spert” chefs, 38 gourmet milkshakes, free parking (in the CBD) and an urban-chic communal space where meeting new people is easy

Come for drinks, stay for dinner… or the DJ on select nights. But just come!

 It’s home to the ultimate trio: live music, creative cocktails and tapas

The authority on everything from ‘how to change a plug’ to ‘how to peel a lot of potatoes’, this Somerset West-based meisie quickly became a YouTube sensation thanks to her quirky online DIY video series

Our soap makers lather up the natural way

This chart-topping, raw rapping and lyrical artist gives us, yet again, a deeper look into who he is

Freshly-made falafel from a real Lebanese recipe – with a takeaway price of only R10 each

From anniversaries to proposals and weekend getaways, whatever the occasion, Celestial Gift Experiences has an activity to match. Plus as a CapeTownMagazine.com reader, you get R100 off your first Celestial Gifts experience by using the coupon code "CGECPTMR2018" when booking.

This coastal town has something for everyone

Your old man deserves more than a pair of socks and a handshake 

Tiny teepees for the kids, a spin ‘round the track for adrenaline junkies, and aFREAKa onsies for everyone.

Great ways to ring in ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ during Cape Town’s winter